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Great-great nephew trying to set the historical record straight

July 15, 2013
Great-great nephew trying to set the historical record straight

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Fred Reader IV is in pursuit of correcting what he says is a historical inaccuracy that leaves out a key figure in Scottville’s history. In 1989, Scottville celebrated its centennial, honoring the year it became a chartered village (in 1907 Scottville was chartered as a city). The town held a year-long celebration with one…

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MCP looking for correspondents

July 15, 2013

Mason County Press is looking for correspondents! We need reliable people who are trustworthy and consistent who have journalism and/or other writing experience. Candidates should be familiar with local government and be able to report the news objectively and factually. They should also be able to meet deadlines and understand the timeliness of online news. Experience in social networking and…

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Scottville parking/pedestrian crossing issues discussed

July 15, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission discussed parking in downtown Scottville Monday during its regular meeting. The topic seems to come up about once every few months. City Manager Amy Williams said she wanted to bring the topic up to the commission because she received an email from a downtown merchant who was concerned about over-sized cars parking downtown and was…

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Accident victims taken to GR after separate Sunday crashes

July 15, 2013

Two accidents, occurring on opposite ends of the county, resulted in the transport of two people to Grand Rapids hospitals Sunday. The first incident took place around 1 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 31 and Hoague Road in Free Soil Township. Bicyclist William Matson, 81, Saginaw was travelling south on U.S. 31 and was attempting to make a left-hand…

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Scottville to address fireworks issues

July 15, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — After receiving numerous complaints from residents, Scottville City Commission will begin talking about regulating fireworks during national holidays during its regular meeting this afternoon. In 2012 the state legislature legalized the sale of most fireworks in Michigan. It also allowed for the usage of fireworks by the general public on the day before, during and after a national…

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